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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

Apple backs off killing EU web apps (News)

Mar 4, 2024
Apple reverses decision on killing EU web apps, software development challenges in hostile environments, Deno's new package registry, Martin Fowler on face-to-face interactions, and Eugene Ghanizadeh advocates for decentralization. Exciting insights and discussions await!
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Quick takeaways

  • Apple reversed decision on killing EU web apps due to backlash, highlighting ongoing battle for fair competition globally.
  • Deno introduced JSR, a registry superset of NPM supporting ECMAScript modules and diverse runtimes for continued hosting.

Deep dives

Apple Reversal on Home Screen Web Apps in the EU

Apple faced backlash for removing home screen web apps in the EU under iOS 17.4 betas. Following criticism, they reversed this decision complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act. The Open Web advocacy emphasized that while it's a win, the battle for fair competition remains ongoing globally.

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